Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Qu Tutong learns of a severe plague outbreak in his camp, resulting in over fifty soldiers showing symptoms and several deaths. Despite his orders to contain the news, panic spreads, leading to mass desertions among the troops. Liu Hong Ji, a general, captures fleeing soldiers and reports the situation to Li Shi Min, who confirms the outbreak's severity. Li Yuan, upon hearing the news, sees an opportunity to attack Qu Tutong's weakened forces. A strategic plan is devised to split their forces for an ambush while also considering a deceptive offer of assistance to Qu Tutong to sow discord among his ranks. Li Yuan acts on the plan, sending medical aid to Qu Tutong while preparing for a potential attack.

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